ActsActs The Purpose of Acts 1). Seeks to provide a detailed account of the early Christians origin a). The spread of the gospel from Jerusalem to Rome The Purpose of Acts 1). Seeks to provide a detailed account of the early Christians origin a). The spread of the gospel from Jerusalem to Rome

ActsActs The Purpose of Acts 2). The legitimization of the Christian movement as God ’ s plan The Purpose of Acts 2). The legitimization of the Christian movement as God ’ s plan

ActsActs The Purpose of Acts 3). The legitimization as a mostly Gentile movement The Purpose of Acts 3). The legitimization as a mostly Gentile movement

ActsActs Proven By: 1). God authorizing each step of the church a). Through prophetic fulfillment (OT prophecies) b). Specific guidance of the Holy Spirit Proven By: 1). God authorizing each step of the church a). Through prophetic fulfillment (OT prophecies) b). Specific guidance of the Holy Spirit

ActsActs I). Specific guidance of the Holy Spirit a). Working out of the statement in 1:8 b). The official spokesperson of Judaism (temple priests and the Sanhedrin) cease to speak for the one God I). Specific guidance of the Holy Spirit a). Working out of the statement in 1:8 b). The official spokesperson of Judaism (temple priests and the Sanhedrin) cease to speak for the one God

ActsActs I). Specific guidance of the Holy Spirit c). The struggle decides which group God has been anointed to direct His people, to give definition to that people and therefore take God ’ s people into the next stage of God ’ s plan I). Specific guidance of the Holy Spirit c). The struggle decides which group God has been anointed to direct His people, to give definition to that people and therefore take God ’ s people into the next stage of God ’ s plan

ActsActs d). First seven chapters 1). Chapter one – “ passing the torch ” 2). They then wait for this power on high 3). Then they are given the power of the HS a). Legitimizes the disciple ’ s authority to act on God ’ s behalf d). First seven chapters 1). Chapter one – “ passing the torch ” 2). They then wait for this power on high 3). Then they are given the power of the HS a). Legitimizes the disciple ’ s authority to act on God ’ s behalf

ActsActs 4). Speak in the native languages of the Jewish pilgrims 5). Thousands then join this group a). These success stories testify to God ’ s purposes and power at work in the early church b). “ The Lord added to the church daily those that should be saved ” 4). Speak in the native languages of the Jewish pilgrims 5). Thousands then join this group a). These success stories testify to God ’ s purposes and power at work in the early church b). “ The Lord added to the church daily those that should be saved ”

ActsActs 6). Authority of Peter and John is enhanced (ch. 3) 7). They arouse tension with the religious authorities (Acts 4:1-3) a). Inquire specifically about the source of authority (vr. 7, 8, 13, 14) b). God ’ s authority can ’ t yield to theirs (vr ) 6). Authority of Peter and John is enhanced (ch. 3) 7). They arouse tension with the religious authorities (Acts 4:1-3) a). Inquire specifically about the source of authority (vr. 7, 8, 13, 14) b). God ’ s authority can ’ t yield to theirs (vr )

ActsActs 8). They have judicial authority (Ch. 5) a). They drop dead because of the saturation of the HS on them b). Reminder of God ’ s presence in the temple 9). So great is this awareness of Peter ’ s anointing (vr ) 8). They have judicial authority (Ch. 5) a). They drop dead because of the saturation of the HS on them b). Reminder of God ’ s presence in the temple 9). So great is this awareness of Peter ’ s anointing (vr )

ActsActs 10). Temple authorities take decisive action as their popularity grows (5:17) a). God is on their side – even prison doors b). Their power at this point is eroded (vr. 26) 11). A rival to the disciples makes a profound statement (5:33) 10). Temple authorities take decisive action as their popularity grows (5:17) a). God is on their side – even prison doors b). Their power at this point is eroded (vr. 26) 11). A rival to the disciples makes a profound statement (5:33)

ActsActs 12). Stephen reiterates these points (7:48-50)

ActsActs II). OT a). Jesus 1). Jesus ’ rejection shown as fulfillment (ch. 4:11, 24) a). ch. 8:32-35, 13:27, 29 17:3,11 II). OT a). Jesus 1). Jesus ’ rejection shown as fulfillment (ch. 4:11, 24) a). ch. 8:32-35, 13:27, 29 17:3,11

ActsActs b). Testimony to the resurrection 1). 2:25-27 (Ps. 16) – 3:22 (Deut. 18:18) b). Testimony to the resurrection 1). 2:25-27 (Ps. 16) – 3:22 (Deut. 18:18)

ActsActs c). Prophet like Moses 1). Ch. 3:22 2). Stephen ’ s speech (7:25- 37, 51-53) 3). Israel ’ s boundaries are defined solely by positive or negative response to Him (3:22,23) c). Prophet like Moses 1). Ch. 3:22 2). Stephen ’ s speech (7:25- 37, 51-53) 3). Israel ’ s boundaries are defined solely by positive or negative response to Him (3:22,23)

ActsActs d). The rebuilding of the house of David 1). Ch. 15: The plot of the book of Acts 2). A summary of God ’ s purposes for humanity d). The rebuilding of the house of David 1). Ch. 15: The plot of the book of Acts 2). A summary of God ’ s purposes for humanity

ActsActs a). 1 st He would rebuild the fallen house of David b). 2 nd He would reach the gentiles 1). The fulfillment of God ’ s promise to Israel - restoration of the house of David (3:26) 2). In David ’ s time Samaria was part of the Northern part of his kingdom (David ’ s house) a). 1 st He would rebuild the fallen house of David b). 2 nd He would reach the gentiles 1). The fulfillment of God ’ s promise to Israel - restoration of the house of David (3:26) 2). In David ’ s time Samaria was part of the Northern part of his kingdom (David ’ s house)

ActsActs e). A light to the Gentiles 1). Acts 2 - Joel 2 2). 13:47, 26:23, 15: ). 10: divinely orchestrated (ch. 11:17) 4). Ch. 15 is the climax of this segment e). A light to the Gentiles 1). Acts 2 - Joel 2 2). 13:47, 26:23, 15: ). 10: divinely orchestrated (ch. 11:17) 4). Ch. 15 is the climax of this segment

ActsActs A). The spread of the gospel from Jerusalem to Rome 1). 1-7 (Jerusalem) 2) (Samaria and Judea) 3) (Israel to Rome) A). The spread of the gospel from Jerusalem to Rome 1). 1-7 (Jerusalem) 2) (Samaria and Judea) 3) (Israel to Rome)